Become a walking billboard with the Doctor's Tote by Seen. How is that possible you might ask? Well, the Doctor's Tote is a handbag made from recycled vinyl billboards. Genius, right? That is what I thought when I laid my eyes upon all of the products made by Seen!Seen saves old billboards from going to the landfill, and turns them into eco-friendly products with a modern twist. I absolutely love these handbags because they are super spacious as well as very sturdy.Since the Doctor's Tote is made from vinyl, it is waterproof. What a lovely aspect! We all know that children seem to want to play with things that do not belong to them; therefore, if grubby hands leave grim behind, have no fear. Simply wipe away with water and viola - squeaky clean again!Another great point about the Seen Doctor's Tote is that they are very bright and colorful; therefore, they can be worn with anything. Purses that can be worn with any outfit definitely win over my heart! $30 is an outstanding price for such an amazing product that is going to last a lifetime. Now go get yours here: www.seen1.etsy.com!
Baby Bits is a creative company that takes gently used wool sweaters, and turn them into adorable gnome-like baby hats. Because these fun hats are made from repurposed sweaters, each one is completely one of kind!
Baby Bits makes sure that only the finest materials are chosen to make each hat. Therefore, you can guarantee that each hat is vibrant and beautiful!
Not only are the hats from Baby Bits gorgeous, but they are also super soft. They use a felting process that turns the original material into a new and softer material.
I just love the the way the hat looks on my kiddos! They are so whimsical and different from any hat that I have ever seen.
Be sure to get your little ones into these amazing hats this winter. Visit www.babybits.etsy.com today.
Think Geek! Those two words pretty much sum up a fantastic company that sells a wide variety of product for all ages.
One of my daughter's favorites from Think Geek are the Smencils. What are Smencils? Well, they are earth friendly colored pencils that smell heavenly. From Cotton Candy to Black Cherry, you are sure to find a flavor that make your taste buds go wild.
Each Smencil is made from 100 % recycled newspaper. Plus the freshness tube that they come in are biodegradable. Wow! Practical, delicious, and earth friendly. I would say that is the perfect colored pencil right there! You can kiss your old colored pencils right out the door because one sniff of these babies, and you will not want to put them down!
Another great product from Think Geek is the Illuminated JetBib. This product is genius! LED lights inside of the bib flash on the sides of the picture runway, making this bib fun and entertaining. I just love the airplane spoon that comes with the bib! It looks like a real plane, and it has flashing lights on the wings of the plane too. With bright colors and flashing lights, your little one is sure to love feeding time with this product!
Not only does the Illuminated JetBib get your child to focus while eating, but once your child is done eating, they can play with the airplane. Practical, fun, and eco-friendly!Think Geek has such wonderful products for everyone. Be sure to check them out at www.thinkgeek.com. It's not too late to stock up on Holiday gifts and stocking stuffers!
Toy trucks and toy cars are super fun at any age. I love to play cars and trucks with my 19 month old daughter. She gets so excited when you roll them across the floor. She will chase them and bring them back for hours!
Green Toys have just launched their holiday line of eco-friendly toys that includes a dump truck and a recycling truck. They are the perfect size for lots of imagination and creative play. I love that these trucks do not have metal axles. Actually, the entire toy is made from recycled plastic!
Not only are they fun, but they are made from 100% recycled milk jugs. Wow, fun and eco-friendly! But wait, it gets ever better. These fantastic toys are made in the USA which means that they go through really strict safety laws!
Green Toys are definitely my number one choice for my kids. I know that I am getting a high quality product that is kind to our earth while stimulating my little ones' minds. Visit www.greentoys.com to see all of the fun recycled toys that are available. Be sure to keep Green Toys on your list this holiday season!
I am always trying to find THE perfect bag! Being a mother of two children, I need lots and lots of room in my purse for my kids things as well as my things. Ecoist has THE perfect bag!
The Daily Newspaper bag from Ecoist is a must have bag, esp. for moms. This bag is large, yet lightweight. Since it is made from recycled newspaper, you can basically wear this purse with any outfit because of all the different colors in it. I love that it is very strong and durable; therefore, you are definitely getting your monies worth because it will practically last forever!
A major plus to this bag is that it can easily be wiped down. That is so perfect for when little grungy hands decide to touch it!
Everywhere I go, I get compliments left and right. "Wow, did you make that?" or "That is a very cool bag!" It makes me feel good that I am carrying around a purse that is very eco-friendly as well as very chic.Ecoist has all kinds of handbags and purses. They even have clutches that match The Daily Newspaper bag! I love that there are so many different styles and different materials used for each purse. Plus, no two purses / handbags are alike! See for yourself at www.ecoist.com.
I bet you get lots of junk mail just like me! What do you do with your junk mail? I used to throw mine out, but now I pretty much save everything. This is because of The Paper Bead Roller.
The Paper Bead Roller is a utensil that lets you easily wrap a piece of paper around a metal stick to create a fabulous bead. Just insert the tip of the paper strip into the slot, begin rolling, and voila - a paper bead. I love this thing! Rolling paper beads by hand causes cramps in your hands. Not to mention, the pain from trying to roll the bead tight. Using The Paper Bead Roller is so easy to use, and there is not any pain!
I get so many magazines, newspapers, and junk mail that it is not even funny. So instead of throwing them out, I can use them to make jewelry, baskets, pens, etc. The possibilities are endless with this wonderful invention.
The roller kit comes in two sizes which is great because you can make beads with larger holes for larger string, or make beads with smaller holes for smaller string. The Paper Bead Roller also comes with different patterns to make different style beads. My personal favorite is the hourglass template - so cute!
Visit www.paperbeadgirl.com to get your very own Paper Bead Roller. Start getting crafty while being eco-friendly!
Newspapers are great for reading up on current events. They are also great for lighting up grills, and stuffing inside of postage boxes. But one use in particular makes a bold yet cute fashion statement. This use comes from Just Liv.
Just Liv makes adorable headbands from old newspapers! This is perfect because newspaper basically goes with everything from red to black to brown, etc. Each headband is constructed so beautifully with three little rose like pieces.
The headband fits and looks so perfect on me as well as my 17 month old little girl! Wow, a headband that I can actually share with my daughter and it looks great on both of us - that is hard to come by!!!
$15 is an outstanding price for such a magnificent eco-friendly headband that will spruce up any wardrobe. Check it out at www.justliv.etsy.com. They have so many adorable accessories that are all made from vintage and recycled materials.
When you think of paper, what comes to mind? Trees, writing, scrapbooking, paper airplanes, and the list goes on. . . . .
What about beads? Did that cross your mind? Crazy! What an ingenious idea. It never crossed my mind that beads could be made from paper until now. EnvirO Mental makes paper beads that are amazing! Paper beads!? They look just like expensive beads from a bracelet in a nice department store.
EnvirO Mental takes left over paper such as scrapbooking paper, magazine articles, or newspaper articles and turns them into beautiful beads. Then they string them with beads from other projects to form a gorgeous eco-friendly bracelet. Best of all, these bracelets cost only $8! Now that is a steal - eco-friendly, beautiful, and looks like the real thing!
EnvirO Mental also makes other neat items from recycled materials as well like their Treasure Bags. These cute drawstring bags are made from recycled t-shirts. They are perfect for diaper bags, purses, gym bags, etc. I like to put my keys in them so that I can find them really easily in our overstuffed diaper bag!
They also make recycled tee shirt scarves / necklaces, tote bags, t-shirt totes, bangles, etc. Be sure to check out all of the wonderful and eco-friendly products that they have to offer at www.enviromental.etsy.com.
I am convinced that kids don't need toys! I know my children love to play with things around the house other than their toys. For instance, my daughter would rather play with toilet paper, remotes, pens, tupperware, and BOXES. Notice how boxes is all uppercase?
Ah yes, cardboard boxes! Give a child a cardboard box, and they will go to town for hours. Well, what if you give a child toys that are made out of cardboard? Not only is it very eco-friendly, but it leaves lots of imagination for your little one(s)!
Cardboard Design is a company that makes cardboard toys. They have dollhouses, rockets, playhouses, etc. I love that the cardboard toys are left blank. Kids can paint on it, draw on it, color on it, or do whatever they like to it.
Cardboard Design creates their product with the ease of assembly. Now I am a very impatient person, so when it comes to instructions, I basically throw them aside and begin the project full throttle. Putting together the cardboard playhouse was extremely easy; however, my daughter made it extremely tough. From the moment that I pulled all of the pieces out of the box, she basically dove head first for each piece!
She absolutely loves the Cardboard Design playhouse. She will go inside, outside, inside, outside all day long. It is so cute to see her so excited about such an eco-friendly toy that will keep her occupied for hours at a time!
Cardboard Design also has very neat tables, chairs, vases, etc. To see all that they have to offer, go to www.cardboardesign.com.
I am all about being simple. With such a hectic lifestyle of chasing little ones, going to appointments, preparing dinner, making play dates, etc. I find joy in the simple things. When it comes to my wardrobe, I want simplicity!
Alternative Apparel has very cool yet basic clothing that is a must have staple for your wardrobe. You can dress the garments up, dress the garments down, or layer them in fall and winter months - be as simple as you want.
Alternative Apparel has an Organic Collection of tees that fit amazingly while feeling super soft. They also have an Eco-Heather Collection that is made from a blend of organic cotton, recycled polyester, and naturally occurring rayon. These tees have a vintage flare while providing ultimate comfort.
Another great collection is their Eco-Vertigrain Collection which is also a blend of organic cotton, recycled polyester, and naturally occurring rayon. These garments are sweater knit garments that are super cute with a vintage feel.
Their clothing comes in men, women, and children sizes. The whole family can be hip, yet comfortable in these eco-friendly garments! Plus, each piece is very affordable!
When you wear Alternative Apparel, you will feel so comfortable as well as fashionable. Plus, you will be doing our earth a favor by wearing eco-friendly clothing! To get these fabulous staples in your wardrobe, go to www.alternativeapparel.com.
Meet the Snuggle Herd: Zandra the Zebra, Elsa the Elephant, Ginny the Giraffe, and Lyle the Lion. Sounds like the beginning to a fun and exciting children's story, right? Well, your kind of close.
The Snuggle Herd characters are actually eco-friendly stuffed animals. Each toy is made from 90% recycled or reclaimed materials. I think that it is fabulous that Snuggle Herd is committed to being green! They take thrifted t-shirts that have been stained or have horrible sayings on them, and make beautiful creations from them. They make sure to use every scrap and piece of fabric to prevent waste.
I love that these toys are not just toys. They have been given a personality; therefore, bringing life to each and every one of the toys. What an amazing idea - great for the environment as well as your child's imagination!
My little one adores Zandra the Zebra. Once I put it into her hands, she started laughing, cuddling, and eating it. Zandra is so soft and so pretty to look at that I don't blame my daughter one bit for not wanting to let go of her!
Visit www.snuggleherd.etsy.com or www.snuggleherd.com to get your child's imagination flowing. At such an amazing price, you'll want to buy the whole herd!
Now for a limited time only, you can save 15% on all Snuggle Herd orders through November 15, 2008. All you have to do is enter the code "giggles" in the Notes to Seller area when placing your order at www.snuggleherd.etsy.com (Wait for a revised invoice via email before paying). What a great opportunity to start stocking up on Christmas presents for the little ones in your life!
I have a confession to make....
I have a fetish with collecting bottle cap tops! Not sure why, but I get satisfaction from keeping them instead of tossing them out. I guess somewhere deep down inside, I am waiting for inspiration to make something creative from them.
Just recently I have come across a company that got my wheels spinning. Bittersweet Bootique is a company that makes really neat accessories. What caught my attention was the hair clips made from bottle cap tops! What a clever and useful idea. Who would have ever thought to take bottle cap tops and turn them into adorable hair clips?
Some of the hair clips have the original bottle cap top like the Smirnoff label, while other hair clips have other icons over the original label like the myspace logo. My favorite is the reduce, reuse, recycle symbol! The bottle caps are placed upon colored tulle which in my opinion totally completes the clip! Each bow is put onto an aligator clip; therefore, it is perfect in hair, on a bag, or on a shirt. So, not only are these adorable clips eco-friendly, but they are very versatile.
Bittersweet Bootique also makes hemp chokers, bracelets, hand bags, blankets, etc. Plus, with every purchase you get free little fun gifts. Who doesn't love free fun gifts? So, to get very creative and funky accessories with free gifts, be sure to check out www.bittersweetboo.etsy.com.
Eva Foreva is a fabulous company that makes really stylish accessories and clothes for children as well as adults. All of their items are handmade from recycled materials and fabrics; therefore, each and every item is completely different and creative.My daughter and I love the pair of recycled black cashmere leg and arm warmers from Eva Foreva. They are so soft and have many different uses. Nothing beats the comfort of recycled cashmere to protect little legs and arms against carpet burn while adding a bit style. They not only protect my baby's precious skin as she wonders the carpeted floors of our house, but they also protect her limbs from the chilly winds as fall rolls through. These leg and arm warmers are so adorable with just a diaper, or they make the perfect outfit underneath a dress.Be sure to check out www.evaforeva.etsy.com to see all the amazing accessories and clothes that they have to offer. Be confident knowing that you and your child are hip and trendy while also investing in the earth's health, when you wear Eva Foreva's apparel!
